Costa Esmeralda
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
Playa El Palmar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa El Palmar during your trip to San Carlos? Stroll along the beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Things to do

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
HK$311
per adult

Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City
HK$1,477
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
HK$373
per adult

Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
HK$1,788
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
HK$350
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Sleeping Indian Girl Hiking Tour and Chorro las Mozas
HK$1,166
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste
Book a stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach are located ...
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
"This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach"
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is HK$1,074 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
HK$1,074
HK$1,182 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (991 reviews)
"Puertas de los baños....ascensores más rápidos....."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"We had an awesome time at this RIU. The grounds were amazingly well kept, the food was mostly delicious, the beach was great. Near the end of our vacation, we were looking for things to complain about. And when you have to think that hard about it, l would say that you’ve had a wonderful time. I ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is HK$1,189 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
HK$1,189
HK$1,307 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pool,and amenities"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is HK$1,141 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
HK$1,141
HK$1,256 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the pools and beach; just closed a bit early for what I would have liked: 5pm for salt water pool which isn’t salt water at all and is only a small area that is slotted for the hotel which is annoying for what they are advertising as the biggest pool, 6pm for pool with slides, and then 8pm ..."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is HK$1,220 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
HK$1,220
HK$1,342 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"We stayed for 9 beautiful days in this location. The setting is absolutely gorgeous with thick vegetation, beautiful buildings and pools. The grounds are well maintained. The beaches are stunning! The service at the restaurants, reception, rooms, pools and concierge desk is fantastic. The food is ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
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